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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – October 23, 2026
Holmes Trail Map Another glorious fall day and we saw loads of Gentians. Thanks to Park Ranger, EJ Dwigans, who hiked with us and explained the history of Holmes, about their Legacy trees, and pointed out different fungi. Photography by … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Fungi, Henderson County, Hiking, lake, lichen, Lichens, moss, Mushrooms, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Hemlock Ridge – May 16, 2025
The club was fortunate to be invited again to explore Hemlock Ridge, the property of two club members (we must have behaved ourselves last year). Many thanks to them for a wonderful visit. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt. Plants that are … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mosses, Mushrooms, North Carolina, shrubs, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Southern Highlands Reserve, June 7, 2024
Several club members took a guided tour at the Southern Highlands Reserve in Lake Toxaway to view their native plants and experience the rare ecology of high-elevation Southern Appalachian forests. After weeks of rain we really lucked out with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mushrooms, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Hemlock Ridge – May 20, 2024
The club was fortunate to be invited to explore Hemlock Ridge, the property of two club members. Many thanks to them for a wonderful visit. Photography by Randy Richardson & Joe Standaert. Plants that are non-native to North America are … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Mosses, Mushrooms, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Fernhaven – April 26, 2024
As always, the ferns at Fernhaven were up and growing, the complementary spring ephemerals were blooming (including many of the Trilliums), and nearly a half-dozen native azalea species could also be enjoyed. Wow! Thanks, Juanita and Larason for another great visit! Photography … Continue reading
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Tagged azaleas, Ferns, Hiking, Mushrooms, shrubs, Trillium, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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